Vladimir Putin made Vitaly Mutko sports minister, calculating he would bring the success he had achieved in football to other sports. (Source: AP) Vladimir Putin made Vitaly Mutko sports minister, calculating he would bring the success he had achieved in football to other sports. At the football union, Mutko laid the groundwork for Russia’s successful bid to host the 2018 football World cup. While in the mayor’s office, Mutko started a project that would define his career. In 2008, Putin made Mutko sports minister, calculating he would bring the success he had achieved in football to other sports.

Source: Indian Express July 21, 2016 11:03 UTC